Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V054000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1996 to 10/31/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 8 | 04/18/1997 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/08/1997 | 04/17/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: g vans equipped with 6.5l turbo-charged diesel engines. the front left-hand brake pipe can be contacted by the lower engine oil cooler hose causing a hole to be worn in the brake pipe. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A hole in the brake pipe can cause loss of front brake performance and increased stopping distances increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install an engine oil cooler hose bracket to prevent the lower engine oil cooler hose from contacting the brake pipe, and also inspecting the brake pipe for wear. if necessary, the brake pipe will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification will begin during april 1997. note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 98865020A | 09/01/1998 | 86-50-20 | 602774 | Vehicles leading or pulling to either side while applying the brakes, and premature front brake wear, especially vehicles that have been used to tow a heavy load. *yc | 01/13/1999 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 98865020 | 04/01/1998 | 601128 | Vehicle leading or pulling to either side while applying the brakes or front brake wear not meeting expectations. *yc | 07/01/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 01/04/1999 | 1 | 08/05/1997 | |
| Speed sensor failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| While making a stop consumer would have to apply force to the brake pedal all the way to the floorboard. vehicle required longer distance to stop. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||